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Blagojevich Grants 22 Pardons

By Jeralyn, Section Other Politics
Posted on Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 08:55:06 PM EST
Tags: Rod Blagojevich (all tags)
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued 22 pardons today.

One went to Marcus Lyons, who served three years in prison before DNA established his innocence.

The "pardon based on innocence" allows Lyons to apply for around $85,000 in compensation for the three years he served, said his attorney, Jane Raley, of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University School of Law.

But perhaps more importantly, she said, "it begins to address the enormous suffering he's endured."

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    Blagojevich Grants 22 Pardons | 4 comments (4 topical)

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    Question: Can Blago pardon himself? (none / 0) (#2)
    by Exeter on Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 09:16:47 PM EST


    Perhaps he'll try and buy his pardon? (5.00 / 1) (#3)
    by nycstray on Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 09:21:23 PM EST


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    That sounds excellent. (none / 0) (#4)
    by robert72 on Fri Dec 19, 2008 at 09:47:57 PM EST
    But do tell....
    Tell us about the other 21.

    Here's a link... (none / 0) (#5)
    by EL seattle on Sat Dec 20, 2008 at 08:22:52 AM EST
    ... to the story in the Springfield State Journal-Register, with a more complete listing.

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